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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.14, 1,164.35 and 464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.14, 1,164.35 and 464.33 is: 696.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.14 : 1,164.35 = 464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.14/1,164.35 = 464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.14x = 1,164.35 × 464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.14x = 540,640.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,640.31/776.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.58

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